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Chemistry

Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science in Chemistry is appropriate for students interested in transferring to a four-year university as a major in the sciences. The major will provide students with a complete general education in math and core physical sciences as well as an introduction to some basic computer systems skills. Additionally, the degree provides the student employment opportunities within local industries as a laboratory technician. Career opportunities in Chemistry for transfers, are varied and broad, ranging from all chemical industries, physics, all other areas of the physical sciences, engineering, and all areas of the biological sciences and allied health fields. Examples of local industries include: agriculture, geo and petrochemical businesses, analytical services and laboratories.

To Achieve the Associate in Science

Upon completion of the following courses with at least a ‘C’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Chemistry Associate in Science degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will:

demonstrate a knowledge of and recognize the processes that explain natural phenomena.

Electives

Course #

Title

Units

PHYS B4C

Optics & Modern Physics

4.0

BIOL B3B

General Biology II

5.0

or

BIOL B16

General Microbiology

5.0

Note: BIOL B3B no longer has BIOL B3A as prerequisite.

The courses in physics (PHYS B4A, B4b, B4c), math (MATH B6A through MATH B6C) and chemistry (CHEM B1A and B1B) are required as preparation for the major in chemistry at most transfer colleges and universities. See www.assist.org for specific major preparation courses for the CSUs and UCs. Two courses in English composition (ENGL B1A and ENGL B2 or PHIL B9) as well as general education courses are also required. Please consult with a counselor for more specific information and study the catalog of the senior institution to which you intend to transfer.

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Bakersfield College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The ACCJC is one of the six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.